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What is Jake Braking

Posted on February 27, 2010 by

I guess we are going to have to go back to the basics here, and “Officially” explain what a “Jake brake” is, and what “Jake braking” is. Some “Store bought truck drivers” bless their hearts tried to explain to someone … Continue reading →

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